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Days after the Nintendo Switch release of Stardew Valley multiplayer update 1.3, today creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone unveiled plans to ramp up Stardew's development, including the formation of a new development team and a big 1.4 update. The announcement comes on the heels of Barone's shift to self-publishing: after working with publisher Chucklefish for years, as of today Barone is both the developer and publisher of Stardew Valley on all platforms apart from Switch and mobile. Barone has been working on a new, unannounced game for some time, but he says he's paused its development to prioritize Stardew Valley - particularly getting its multiplayer update onto PS4 and Xbox One, fixing some performance issues with the Switch update, and releasing new translations. Additionally, after update 1.4 is finished he plans to build a team which will help maintain Stardew Valley and develop new content for it. "I still plan on having a very active role in the future of Stardew … [Read more...] about Stardew Valley’s creator is forming a new team to speed up content updates and create time for his next game

Developer Lazy Bear Games has released the first gameplay trailer for its intriguing new cemetery management sim Graveyard Keeper - which has more than a hint of Stardew Valley about it, albeit ripe with the stench of corpses.Lazy Bear, which previous created boxing management game Punch Club, describes Graveyard Keeper as "the most inaccurate medieval cemetery management sim of all time".Your goal is to build, expand, and manage your own graveyard, "while finding shortcuts to cut costs, expand into entertainment with witch-burning festivals, and scare nearby villagers into attending church". As you'd expect, there are locals to impress, crops to be farmed, resources to be gathered for crafting purposes, and even a spot of alchemy. Ultimately though, Graveyard Keeper is "a game of capitalism and doing whatever it takes to build a thriving business". To that end, the developer asks, "Do you really want to spend money on that proper hotdog meat for the festival when you have so many … [Read more...] about Graveyard Keeper looks like Stardew Valley, but with considerably more corpses

If you are looking for a solid barometer for the success of Nintendo Switch, consider this simple three-word question: "What about Switch?" Take a look at the responses to any newly announced game that dares to forgo support for the Kyoto giant's home/handheld hybrid console and you'll find this question at least once.The power and attraction of Nintendo's Switch – 'a home console you can take with you' – was immediately apparent. Seeing legions of fans champion Nintendo's latest hardware has empirically proven that the company executed its initial pitch with aplomb.In fact, the Switch has been such a success story that buyers have latched onto a fascinating market trend: the 'double dip'.'Double-dipping' is far from a new concept, but up until the Switch's arrival it was largely reserved for those who own both a console and a PC.In this scenario, most second purchases are inspired by technical differences, mod availability, a player's friend list, or just a ridiculously … [Read more...] about If Nintendo Switch is to be a home for indies, the games need to be better than Stardew Valley

In a recent list published by Nintendo, Stardew Valley ranked as the most downloaded Switch title of 2017 globally. Nintendo released two lists, one that broke down the top 30 most downloaded titles globally, and one that listed the top 30 most downloaded titles in Japan. While Stardew Valley took the top spot, the list is of games that were released in Japan but were sold globally, so certain titles are omitted from the list, such as The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ or Golf Story, which did not see a Japanese release. Following Stardew Valley on the list is Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition and Sonic Mania to wrap out the top three most downloaded Switch titles of 2017. Fans of Stardew Valley were excited to see the indie farm life simulator come to Switch, and the numbers certainly reflect that. Ever since it’s debut in 2016, Stardew Valley has risen to the top of many charts. However, while it took the top spot globally, it didn’t even place in the top 30 for … [Read more...] about Stardew Valley is 2017’s Most Downloaded Switch Title

This story was originally published in January. Happy Valentine's Day, PC gamers! Together, Vana Springer and Adam Stevens poured hundreds of hours into the goldenrod soil of Stardew Valley. They watered the ground, they smelted the ore, they nurtured happy little rectangles of crops and livestock, all from the comfort of their dual-TV oasis. Obviously Adam knew that Vana wouldn't believe him when he claimed he had uncovered a fresh Easter Egg laying dormant in the meadow. After all, she knew every nook and cranny of Pelican Town—the tastes and proclivities of its citizenry, the renewable inventory at the Jojamart, the cosmic secrets waiting patiently in the depths of the mine. However, she didn't know that a few hours before Adam armed himself with a shovel and planted tulip bulbs in a chain of tiles until he spelled out a blocky, screen-filling "MARRY ME?" It was silly, it was swelling with light under the crisp morning sunshine, it was perfect. "As soon as she came in … [Read more...] about Meet the couple who got engaged in Stardew Valley